East Ham House Clearance Modern Slavery Statement

East Ham House Clearance reaffirms a firm and unwavering commitment to the eradication of modern slavery across our operations and supply chains. As a specialist in East Ham house clearance and related clearance services, we recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and ensure that no part of our business, subcontractors or suppliers is involved in forced labour, human trafficking or related exploitative practices. This statement sets out our approach, policies and measures to prevent modern slavery and to act swiftly should concerns arise.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Ethical Commitment

Our policy is zero-tolerance towards any form of modern slavery or human exploitation. All employees, contractors and partners engaged with East Ham house clearance activities are required to comply with this expectation. We make clear that any breach will result in immediate action, including termination of contracts and referral to authorities where appropriate. This applies to all levels of the business and extends to third parties in our supply chain.

Supplier Standards and Due Diligence

We require that suppliers to East Ham clearance services meet rigorous standards. Our onboarding process includes pre-contract checks, mandatory contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour and an assessment of working conditions, documentation and recruitment practices. We seek transparency and verification from suppliers and reserve the right to refuse or terminate relationships where adequate assurances cannot be provided.

To operationalise our commitments, we conduct systematic supplier audits and risk-based assessments. Audit activities include document reviews, site visits and interviews, with particular focus on high-risk geographies and categories. We utilise a mix of internal audit teams and independent third-party auditors to ensure impartiality and accuracy. Findings are recorded, corrective action plans are mandated, and follow-up audits are scheduled until compliance is confirmed.

Our procurement and compliance procedures emphasise training and capacity building. Employees and key suppliers involved in East Ham house-clearance operations receive targeted training on modern slavery indicators, safe recruitment practices and record-keeping. Training is refreshed regularly and updated to reflect evolving risks and legislative requirements. We also require suppliers to provide training materials or evidence of their own worker-awareness programmes where necessary.

East Ham House Clearance maintains clear and accessible reporting channels to encourage early identification of concerns. We provide internal whistleblowing routes and secure, confidential ways for workers or third parties to raise issues without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made anonymously and are treated seriously. All reports are logged, assessed by our compliance team and investigated promptly, with outcomes and remedial steps documented.

Our approach includes specific contractual and operational controls:

• Mandatory modern slavery clauses in supplier agreements;
• Right to audit and request remedial action;
• Prohibition of fees charged to workers for recruitment;
• Verification of identity and employment eligibility.

These measures support a robust framework for preventing exploitation in the delivery of clearance and removal services across East Ham and neighbouring areas.

We also emphasise remediation and victim support where cases are identified. East Ham house clearance teams will cooperate with law enforcement and specialist support providers to ensure affected individuals receive appropriate protection, medical care and legal assistance as required. Our response aims to prioritise the welfare of survivors while holding accountable those responsible for wrongdoing.

Annual Review, Monitoring and Governance: We conduct an annual review of our modern slavery policy, procedures and performance. This review evaluates audit outcomes, training effectiveness, incident reports and supplier compliance metrics. Senior management and the board receive a formal report detailing findings and recommended improvements. We set measurable targets and update our strategy to strengthen prevention, detection and remediation efforts year on year.

Responsibility for delivery sits with designated senior leads who oversee compliance with this statement and with operational managers who implement controls on the ground. East Ham House Clearance remains committed to continuous improvement and transparency in tackling modern slavery within our business and supply chain. We will maintain rigorous supplier audits, clear reporting channels and an annual review cycle to ensure our anti-slavery measures remain effective and responsive to emerging risks.

By outlining these policies and actions, East Ham house clearance services affirms a clear, ethical stance: modern slavery has no place in our operations. We will continue to collaborate with suppliers, stakeholders and authorities to protect vulnerable people and to ensure that our clearance services are delivered with integrity and respect for human rights.

Declaration: This statement is made in good faith and reflects the practices and commitments of East Ham House Clearance to identify and prevent modern slavery. We renew this commitment annually and adapt our approach as necessary to provide robust protections and transparency.